• The islands lay some 20km off Kuala Besut on the Peninsula Malaysia’s northeastern coast. They form the northernmost part of Terengganu Marine Park, which also comprises a number of other islands; Pulau Lang Tengah, Pulau Redang, Pulau Bidong and Pulau Tenggol.

Perhentian Island is surrounded by warm, crystal clear water filled with a great variety of brilliantly coloured tropical fish and coral reefs offering excellent diving and snorkeling in an extremely idyllic and laid back setting.

The island comprises two main islands –Perhentian Besar (big island) and Perhentian Kecil (small island). Both surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches and brilliant rock formation.

Perhentian Island diving season is around March – October. There are more than 20 popular dive sites just around Perhentian Islands itself. From a nice relaxing reef dive to an adventurous shipwrecks and deep dives!

If you are looking for some adventure, exploring the magnificent underwater world or just relaxing having some FUN in the sun, see new people and make new friends than you have found the right place –Welcome to Perhentian Islands!

The DC located in the heart of a little paradise known as the Perhentian Islands. The Perhentian Islands lie approximately 10 nautical miles off the northeastern coast of West Malaysia in the state of Terengganu. In less than 20 minutes by boat, you can be at some of the best dive sites the Perhentian Islands has to offer and have the the best beach to watch the stunning Malaysian sunset.

Participating Dive Center: 

• Perhentian Dive Center – Perhentian Besar
• Sea Voice Dive Center – Coral Bay, Perhentian Kecil
• Turtle Bay Dive Center – Long Beach, Perhentian Kecil.

In Perhentian Island, dive boat departs 3-4 times in a day. Starts as early as 8am, 12 noon, 2PM and 4PM. By request, there will be night dives as well. Dive time are quite flexible in Perhentian Island. 

Below is example of 3D2N Fun Dives Trip.

Day 1

• Arrival Besut
• Speed Boat to Perhentian Island (8AM)
• Arrival Perhentian Island
• Briefing, form submission and gear fitting
• Dive #1 
• Check in
• Dive #2
• Free & Easy

Day 2

• Dive #3
• Dive #4
• Dive #5
• Free & Easy

Day 3

• Free & Easy
• Check Out
• Speed Boat back to Besut